Amazon.com Product Review
Go the distance with ease and speed when you hop aboard the eZip 1000 electric scooter, which features both a deck for standing and a removable seat for comfort on longer rides. The eZip 1000 is equipped with a 1,000-watt, hi-torque DC neodymium magnet motor and a 36-volt rechargeable battery pack, giving you plenty of power for short commutes to work and trips to a friend's house. The scooter's range, meanwhile, extends to 12 miles (depending on the rider weight), with a top speed of up to 15 miles per hour. And riders will enjoy a smooth performance every time thanks to the front suspension fork. Other details include front and rear disc brakes with alloy brake inhibit levers, low-profile Street Slick tires that measure 12.5 by 3 inches, exclusive Currie folding handlebars, and an easy-access charger port in the frame console. Designed for ages 13 and older, the eZip 1000 offers a weight capacity of 260 pounds.
Specifications: - Motor: 1,000-watt, alloy-finned, hi-torque DC neodymium magnet motor
- Battery: EV-rated, SLA type, plug-and-play 36-volt/10 Ah pack, (3) 12-volt/10 Ah, valve regulated, rechargeable
- Charge system: UL-listed Currie Smart Charger with LED status display
- Controller: Exclusive Currie PWM Smart Power microprocessor, 36-volt amp fully potted with auto shutoff, relay protection, and fuel gauge
- Top speed: Up to 15 miles per hour (contingent on rider weight)
- Range: Up to 12 miles (contingent on rider weight)
- Drive: Patented Currie Electro-Drive direct-drive system
- Brakes: Front/rear disc brakes with alloy brake inhibit lever
- Wheels: Currie exclusive 5-spoke alloy wide mag wheels with disc brakes
- Tires: Currie low-profile Street Slick 12.5-by-3-inch tires with Tuff-Tire technology, elastomer subtread reduces chances of flatting
- Handlebars: Exclusive Currie folding design, lay forward bars
- Fork: Alloy crown spring/polymer front suspension with front disc brake
- User controls: Power on/off switch, power-on bright LED, easy-access charger port in frame console
- Deck: Carbon fiber design, ABS resin with brand logo badge
- Frame: Rear swing-arm suspension, high-tensile steel with one-piece
- Seat kit: Easy on/off tapered seat kit
- Net weight: 85 pounds
- Rider age: 13 years and older
- Max weight: 260 pounds
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
(29 customer reviews) 24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Great value for the money,
September 28, 2009 MeganS "WAMegan" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Currie Technologies eZip Electric Scooter (Sports)
I ordered the EZIP 1000 several months ago and have been thoroughly impressed with the value for the money that the scooter has provided since I received it. I originally purchased the scooter to run around my neighborhood. However, I have found myself using it far more than I imagined. The scooter folds up easily so I am able to put it in my car and use it in a variety of places and on various terrains.....it runs great on sidewalks, concrete, grass, and dirt. I weigh 200+lbs and the scooter provides plenty of power and zip. Riding the scooter is very smooth and it's easy to steer thanks to the full suspension. Additionally, the scooter is very quiet. I have enjoyed this scooter very much and would highly recommend it!
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Good scooter but could be better with a few changes,
March 27, 2011 Jeff Hatfield (Saginaw, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Currie Technologies eZip Electric Scooter (Sports)
My wife and I purchased a pair of these scooters to use in lieu of a tow vehicle while camping in our Class A motorhome. We purchased from Amazon and the delivery was quick (as usual). The scooter goes together very easily in about 30 minutes or less. The scooter is heavy (about 75-80lbs) but manageable. We store them in the belly of our rig and the two of them take up most of one bay.
First impressions: A zippy scooter that received a lot of praise by fellow campers. Adults liked the scooters and how we were using them, kids drooled at the sight of them. The handle bar folds down, the seat is removed with one screw, and it is ready for storage. They're easy to manage, produce good acceleration on flat surfaces, and are a lot of fun to ride.
A closer look at the details: The range advertised on this scooter is listed as 12mi. I don't think I will ever get 12 miles out of the scooter in one charge. I got about 6 miles before the red light came on indicating the...Read more
43 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Why you should not buy this...,
March 5, 2009 This review is from: Currie Technologies eZip Electric Scooter (Sports)
I bought and returned three of these at different times from my local Sam's Club. Every single one failed within a week of purchase and was returned. The first one had a bad gearbox, which started making a loud clanking noise whenever the rear wheel was activated. The second one had a bad disc brake: The right rear pad was not sufficiently shimmed, so the rotor rubbed against the caliper housing. The third one had a bad bearing on the rear wheel. All of these problems manifested themselves after only a few hours of use.
The idea behind this product is a good one: Use standard bicycle parts and an electric motor to create an inexpensive scooter. The problem is that Currie (the company who makes these products) apparently uses Chinese made parts which didn't last more than a few hours for me(see above) and has made bad design decisions as the product has changed from year to year (see below).
The first design problem comes from the use of disc brakes in the front...Read more
